20. Let \(\vec{a} (2,3)\), \(\vec{b} (1,-3)\), \(\vec{c} (-1,3)\). At what value of \(\alpha\) the vectors \(\vec{p} = \vec{a} + \alpha \vec{b}\) and \(\vec{q} = \vec{a} + 2\vec{c}\) are collinear?
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Start by expanding the given equation: 7(2,3) + 6(1-3) = (-1,3) This becomes: (14,21) + (6,-12) = (-1,3) Show more…
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